The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word TOTE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result TOTE
- Bear, little one, last of three
- Clan's symbol, mostly something carried
- Carry sixteen letters uphill
- System for better transport
- Some into testing betting
- Bear’s short tail on parade
- System for better conclusions in report, so not futile
- Ferry terminal in Felixstowe has shot ahead
- Carry toddler with energy
- Carry On Teacher at first shown in the centre of Cheltenham
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "System for better" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case system for better = tote.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does TOTE mean?
TOTE noun- A tote bag.
- A heavy burden.
- (logistics) A kind of plastic box used for transporting goods.
- To carry or bear.
- To add up; to calculate a total.
- A pari-mutuel machine; a totalizator.
- Pari-mutuel betting.